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Britannica Dictionary definition of DESERVE
[+ object]
— used to say that someone or something should or should not have or be given something
— often followed by to + verb
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She deserves another chance.
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He doesn't deserve the award.
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Every defendant deserves a fair trial.
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The newspaper deserves a lot of credit for calling attention to the problem.
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I think the idea deserves [=merits] consideration.
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The story deserves telling. [=the story should be told; the story is important enough to tell]
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What did I do to deserve this kind of harsh treatment? [=you should not treat me this way]
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She believes that people eventually get what they deserve.
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He deserves a medal for coming up with a solution so quickly. [=he did something very good and impressive by coming up with a solution so quickly]
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Anyone who will not use a map deserves to get lost.
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They deserve to be punished.
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He deserves to win.
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/dɪˈzɚvd/ adjective-
a well-deserved vacation/break
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a deserved win/victory/reputation
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The award/criticism was not deserved.
— deservedly
/dɪˈzɚvədli/ adverb-
She was deservedly praised for her generosity.
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He has been accused of being selfish, and deservedly so. [=he deserves to be called selfish; it is reasonable to call him selfish because of his behavior]
